Product Details

Redefining the camera. Get action photos, HD Movies and Live View shots that
other cameras miss, thanks to Sony’s exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology.
Enjoy 24.3 megapixel resolution—with the world’s fastest shooting—
up to 12 frames per second—and the world’s first OLED electronic viewfinder.

Features:

2nd Generation Translucent Mirror Design
Other DSLRs can shoot. Or they can focus with the speed and precision of Phase
Detection AF. They cannot do both at once. Sony changes all that with the
award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology system. It directs light to both
the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously

24.3 MP; best-in-class resolution
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to a 24.3 megapixel
sensor. It’s the highest resolution among APS-C DSLRs, as of August 2011

World’s fastest up to 12 fps continuous
The translucent mirror makes it far easier to capture the decisive soccer
kick or your baby at her absolute cutest. Shoots up to 12 frames per second
at full-resolution 24.3 megapixels with continuous auto focus (AE locked after
first frame). This is the world’s fastest shooting speed for interchangeable
lens APS-C cameras, as of August, 2011

World’s first OLED viewfinder
There’s never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic
viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after sunset, this is a gem.
It begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for
incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also
see the results of camera adjustments in real time with superb color and detail

HD Movies at 60p, 60i, or 24p
Capture spectacular HD Movies4. This is the world’s first DSLR to offer
a choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD
1920x1080 resolution. AVCHD™ codec delivers stunning picture quality.
MP4 codec offers smaller files for easier upload to the web

HD movies with full manual control
Now you don’t need to surrender control when you shoot HD movies. Enjoy
the full expressive potential of Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority
or Manual (P/A/S/M) control in HD movie mode

Full-Time Live View in LCD or EVF
You can use both the LCD monitor and OLED Electronic Viewfinder for composing
shots in Live View. Both provide a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of
white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy,
plus informative on-screen displays

World’s shortest release time lag
Helps ensure that the image you want is the image you get. Once auto focus
occurs, release time lag is the delay between fully pressing the shutter release
and when the camera actually starts taking the picture. Long lag makes it
harder to capture fast-moving objects. The Sony A77 boasts the world’s
shortest release time lag at only 0.05 seconds

Rugged, magnesium alloy body
The SLT-A77 is built for the real world with a magnesium alloy body that combines
high strength with light weight. Ports, doors and controls are also weather-resistant
for smooth operation under adverse conditions

Object Tracking AF
Locks onto a specified object and maintains focus even as the subject moves.
Unpredictable subjects stay in focus even while zooming. You can concentrate
on composition without worrying about focus

Three-way tilt/swivel LCD screen
Tilt it up or down to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise
be hit-or-miss. Tilt and swivel over the camera for self-portraits. You can
even tilt it up and down when you hold the camera in vertical mode! Finally,
the monitor folds flush to the camera with the LCD exposed for shooting or
protected for travel

Dual control dials
Perfect for experienced shooters, dual control dials provide direct, hands-on
access to two settings at a time

Top mounted LCD
In addition to status displays on the LCD monitor and Electronic Viewfinder,
Sony offers a top-mounted LCD with exposure information

6-image layering
Leverages the fast BIONZ® processor to capture six images in a fraction
of a second, and then combine the data. The result is one incredible single
image that gets a cleaner result in Multi-Frame NR mode or sharper nighttime
pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode

Multi-frame NR
Experience incredible low-light shooting without a flash. The camera captures
six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it
creates a single image with a reduction in noise equivalent to two additional
steps of ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 16000. (Recommended
for still subjects.)

Handheld Twilight mode
Get gorgeous shots at night without a tripod. Combines six frames into a single
image for smooth, low-noise evening shots. (Recommended for still subjects.)

Auto HDR built into camera
Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle—and
more range than photo film. Combines the best highlight detail from one shot,
the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third for
one incredible shot. (Recommended for still subjects.)

Sweep Panorama™ Mode
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically
or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and
stitching them together

Built-in GPS
An integrated GPS receiver records the location and time of every shot you
take and lets you view your images on a map with compatible computer and Internet
applications, so you can remember where you took your favorite shots

Shot Result Preview
See the results before you take the shot. This preview takes the guesswork
out of camera settings by showing the effects of the aperture, shutter and
DRO settings on the depth of field, motion and dynamic range

Main Sensor Quick AF Live View
Combines the fast focus of Phase Detection AF with high quality Live View
images right from the main sensor. This is made possible by Sony® Translucent
Mirror Technology. You get accurate images and 100% framing on the LCD monitor
or eye-level viewfinder

HDMI® output for HD viewing
Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. The camera
includes an HDMI® output. In addition, the BRAVIA® Sync system works
with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback
using the television's remote

Up to 530 Shots of battery life
Take up to 530 shots on a single charge with Sony® Stamina™ battery
power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to see the percent
of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence

P/A/S/M exposure modes
The camera offers a full range of controls from the beginner's AUTO+ mode
to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen
prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater
creative control

Built-in Flash (GN12)
To help you shoot more effectively, the camera includes a built-in flash (Guide
Number 12) that can also trigger a wireless accessory flash (sold separately).
The integrated hot shoe enables you to expand your lighting options with a
range of accessory flashes (sold separately)

APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor
With 19.5 times the area of the typical camcorder image sensor, APS-C makes
the difference between amateur and professional-looking video, delivering
an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous,
blurred backgrounds

Sony® Exmor™ technology
Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters,
which can slow you down. The Exmor™ sensor provides more than 5,600 column-parallel
A/D converters. This helps enable continuous shooting at up to 12 frames per
second

Face Detection and Registration
The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust
focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit
images of people. Can prioritize children or adults. Face Registration can
remember friends and family members and prioritize them

Smile Shutter™ technology
Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter™
mode and the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children
or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity